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Unread 10-20-2016, 08:33 PM   #1
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This is a 1909 VH 12ga, 149768. Restocked, gummed up inside and barely opens. Lot of rust, but the bores look like they might be ok. Won't cost anything to aquire really. Regardless of it being viable or not, I'll at least try to help it not become worse.
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It looks to be worth tackling to me for a shooter /rainy day gun. Best of luck with it.
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And i thought my beater gun was ugly...
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It may clean up to be a nice shooter if the barrels are good. It sounds like the price is right. A worthy DIY project IMO. Be sure to share pics when you are done.
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It may clean up to be a nice shooter if the barrels are good. It sounds like the price is right. A worthy DIY project IMO. Be sure to share pics when you are done.
Thanks. I can't let it sit like it is, so I'll give it my best shot and will post progress along the way.
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Back in the day Frank Pachmayr and his crew could have gussied up that gun --

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What does the "restock" look like. A Parker with throwaway wood is an expensive project.
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What does the "restock" look like. A Parker with throwaway wood is an expensive project.
Pretty nice. Great checkering, factory butt plate well fit, a few chips where the head meets the frame, and some oil absorbtion. No silver shield, but all else looks serviceable.
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Soak first? If so, what substance is suggested to address some of the rust, but not hurt the soft solder? I was thinking vinegar.
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However, do not put any springs in this as I have had them break for an unknown reason. I put a rusty 1861 Springfield lock to soak and when it came out the mainspring had broken in half(?).
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